Congratulations to the Class of 2026! As the spring semester draws to a close, the International Division is proud to celebrate a cohort of graduates who have truly embraced the spirit of global engagement. These …
Month: April 2026
Scientists measure force of powerful jets streaming from a black hole in the Cygnus system
An international team of researchers has measured the power of jets of particles blasted into space by black holes, a first that confirms a prediction made by University of Wisconsin–Madison astronomers a decade ago.
Now a Truman Scholar, UW junior Miranda Garcia-Dove’s dedication to public service is driven by curiosity and kindness
Garcia-Dove is one of 55 new Truman Scholars in the country this year. She was selected for her outstanding achievements out of 781 candidates nominated by 305 colleges and universities. Each winner will receive a …
From Farm to Classroom to World Travel
The 2026 Wolff Fellowship recipient, Chloe Shomo, will spend a year traveling to five continents, taking a holistic approach to studying food systems and their impact on youth.
LACIS Hosts Cuban American Author for Wisconsin Residency
As the author of acclaimed novels like The Only Road and Farewell Cuba, Mi Isla, Alexandra Diaz has dedicated her career to telling stories of resilience and empowerment. The Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies Program (LACIS) recently hosted Diaz for a …
A Look Inside the 2026 Middle East Studies Conference
On April 17, the Middle East Studies Program (MESP) convened its annual conference at the UW-Madison Memorial Library. Free and open to the public, this day-long event served as a forum for scholars, students, and …
UW–Madison’s Popkewitz receives Fulbright Specialist Award
UW–Madison’s Thomas S. Popkewitz, a professor in the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, has received a Fulbright Specialist Program award.
Message from the Dean–April 2026
If I could choose just two words to describe this past month, they would be “gratitude” and “pride.” During Day of the Badger, students, staff, faculty, community partners, alumni, and friends from around the world …
Taking the Wisconsin Idea global: TEACH in India
In February 2026, a group from the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) returned to Hyderabad, India, to deliver the fourth installment of the TEACH (Training in Emergency Animal Care and Handling) program for veterinarians with EMRI Green …
2026 World Cinema Day: Connecting K-12 Students to Global Narratives
For over two decades, a collaboration between the Wisconsin Film Festival and UW-Madison’s Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) has connected Wisconsin students with global cultures through the big screen. This year, World Cinema Day saw its …